No motivation, but hate the way I feel & look. So depressed!

If it is making you miserable and unhealthy then the best thing to do is just make the decision that you absolutely have to change. Implement some smart food choices based on the calorie count the app gives you. Don't go cutting out any particular group, you need the right balance of carbs, fats and protein. For protein think chicken, steak, fish and even protein powders. For carbs, rice and pasta are still fine so long as you keep the portion size small. Try and stick to high fibre carbs like whole grain etc. and keep the sugary carbs limited. As for fats, think avocado, peanut butter, olive oil, fish oil etc. Try to limit the saturated fats.

I find it also helps to establish a routine. For example I eat the same thing for breakfast everyday. During the working week, I eat the same thing for my 2 meal breaks at work. I have the same protein shake after the gym. Makes logging a lot easier as once you've added all the components of the meal in once, you can save it as a complete meal. Then you only have to log that one thing every day.

Also, prepare as much food at home as possible. Stay away from restaurants and takeaway for a while until you get the hang of it. Once you start taking positive action you'll feel better already. Then when you start seeing the results of your hard work it will just reinforce those feelings. You can achieve anything, you just have to stick at it!

I am right there with you, Evigil1976...I am a mom of a 10 year old son. I work full time in addition to taking care of the house, car and yard.. I have a long commute and a stressful job. My husband left when my son was 1 year old. So, all the pressure is entirely on me. My son changed schools this year and went from an honor roll student in lots of activities to barely getting by. This past year has been plagued with accidents, family illnesses and deaths. It is all very overwhelming. But, I am just taking everything a day at a time. I ultimately realized I can't help my family or my son unless I finally take time to care for myself. I vowed to put myself first at least some of the time this year starting with making a very conscious and honest effort to lose weight. I am fed up with being tired all the time. I don't feel well and can't do a lot of the things I used to. For several years I have been very ashamed of how I look. I don't want kids to tease my son for having an overweight mother. There are no photos of me over the last few years, only of my son. But, 2015 is the year of ME. I need to take back my life and take control instead of feeling like the eternal victim. I am reading Dr. David Perlmutter's book Grain Brain which has enlightened me. Since January 3, 2015 I have lost 9 pounds. Carbs are my enemy, too. If I eat any carbs (wheat containing), I gain back pounds overnight. But, I try to think of it as a clean slate every day and another chance to get it right instead of beating myself up like I have in the past. Logging my food and exercise on this site has been such a motivator and a way to keep a close eye on what I eat and then see what works and what doesn't. I was surprised that a high protein and fat (hopefully good fat) diet has almost melted the pounds off and I don't feel hungry. I have a very long way to go, but I will be right here struggling along with you, so you are not alone. WE can do this!

Everyone needs help sometimes. This is a fantastic community for that. If yoyr ready to commit to this then PLEASE let us help as we've all felt that way at least one or twice. Add me if you like. I log everyday, have open logs, and I have learned a lot since I started this and want to help.